Obituaries

Aug 11, 2023

Joseph Leon Tilmon lll, 44, passed from this life on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, OK.

He was born to Joseph Leon Tilmon ll and Earlene (Mayhew) Tilmon on August 2, 1979 at Stillwater Municipal Hospital in Stillwater, OK. Joseph attended school in Nowata, OK. As a youngster he enjoyed playing baseball with his...

Aug 10, 2023

Mary “Diane” Jordan Albert, 63, of Nowata, OK, passed away peacefully just before dawn on August 10th, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

Diane was a Valentine’s Day baby born on Feb 14th, 1960, the middle child of Lloyd and Evelyn Jordan. Diane graduated from Nowata High School in 1978 with many friends dating back to first grade....

Aug 7, 2023

Gary Lee Kiser was born on December 24, 1948, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to Richard and Bobbie Kiser. He passed away on August 7, 2023, at the age of 74.

Gary was a lifetime Nowata area resident and graduated from Nowata High School in 1967. During school, he was involved in football and baseball. He went on to attend NEO for...

Aug 4, 2023

Marion “Bud” Eugene Royer, 78, a lifetime resident of Nowata, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at his residence. Bud was born on December 12, 1944, in Nowata to Everett Royer and Nora (Goldsberry) Royer.

Bud worked for the County of Nowata for more than 20 years, working as a heavy equipment operator. He had several interests that...

Jul 29, 2023

Anita Louise Pierson, 82, of Nowata, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Jane Phillips Nowata Health Center.

Anita was born January 23, 1941, at Baxter Springs, Kansas, to Urshel C. Miller and Maudine E. (Phillips) Miller.  She grew up in Baxter Springs and graduated from high school there.  After high school, Anita attended one year at Ozark Bible College...

Jul 28, 2023

Marjorie Jean Monroe, 91, of Nowata, passed away at her home in Nowata on July 28, 2023. She was born June 26, 1932, in Nowata, to Roy C. Wood and Eula (Riley) Wood. Marjorie was educated in the Nowata School System and in 1946 and married James Bennett Monroe, in Coffeyville, Kansas. They moved to California and Idaho before returning...

Jul 28, 2023

Ella Marie Tautfest was born on May 14, 1924, in Canton, Ohio to John and Emma (Link) Tautfest.

She passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023, at Jane Phiilips Nowata Hospital at the age of 99.

Ella loved to read the Bible and devote her time to the church.  She was one of eight girls and was a teacher in...

Jul 28, 2023

Robert W. (Wayne) Craven, 90, of Nowata, OK died Friday evening July 28, 2023, at the Oklahoma Veterans Center in Claremore, OK.

Wayne was born April 24, 1933, in Alluwe, OK, to Theodore Robert and Vivian (Clingan) Craven.  He graduated from Delaware High School in 1951. He was drafted into the US Army in 1955 and served 19 months of his service in Germany before being honorably discharged in 1957. He...

Jul 14, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” Lee Coblentz ,67, passed from this life into eternal rest on the evening of July 14, 2023, at Ascension Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He was born in Davenport, Iowa to Amos Coblentz and Laura (Smith) Coblentz.

Bob grew up in Iowa and attended high school and community college there. He moved to Nowata 30...

Jun 23, 2023

Jimmy “Doc” Dean Jackson was born on October 12, 1955, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to John Dewitt Jackson and Gwenna L. (Parrish) Jackson. Jimmy passed away peacefully to go home to his Lord and Savior on the morning of June 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in rural Nowata County.

Jimmy spent his entire lifetime in the...

Jun 15, 2023

 

Lisa Ladean (Wilson) Lowrey was born on September 5, 1959, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Jack Dean Wilson and Olive Ann (Howe) Wilson. Lisa passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023, at the age of 63 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Lisa spent her entire life in the Nowata County area, growing up and attending school at Lenapah High School. On September...

Jun 10, 2023

Harvey Jack Inman was born on June 29, 1940 in Collinsville, Oklahoma to Charles Earnest “Jack” and Edna Elaine (Hobbs) Inman. Jack passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023 at the age of 82.

When Jack was only 12 years old, his father passed away leaving him to take on many responsibilities for the family. Despite the extra workload,...

May 28, 2023

 

Lora Ann McVay, 75, passed from this life on May 28th, 2023 at her home in Nowata, Oklahoma, with her dedicated partner, Ray Strasburg, and her family by her side. Lora was a beloved mother and grandmother. Through her, we know what strength and perseverance truly look like.

She was born in Claremore, Oklahoma, on March 27, 1948, to...

May 16, 2023

Wickie Jo Wickliffe, 70, passed from this life into eternal rest on May 16, 2023, at his residence in Nowata, Oklahoma. He was born in Nowata, Oklahoma, on November 19, 1952, to Claude Wickliffe and Betty (Inman) Wickliffe.

Wickie has been a lifelong resident of Nowata, growing up and remaining in the area. He attended and graduated from Nowata High...

May 15, 2023

LaWanda Yola Rhoades, 80, passed from this life into eternal rest at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the early morning hours of May 15, 2023. LaWanda was born in Jay, Oklahoma, on September 23, 1942, to Fred Ellis Cunningham and Helen Virginia (Carey) Cunningham.

LaWanda has lived in the Nowata area her entire lifetime. She worked at Magna Health Care, working...

May 13, 2023

 

Jasper David “JD” Deason, 88 years, 7 months, and 3 days, passed from this life on May 13, 2023, at the Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. JD was born on October 10, 1934, at Cowlington, Oklahoma. He attended school in Turley, Oklahoma.

JD and Shirley Griggs Riley were married on May 8, 1975, at Turley, Oklahoma.

He was born...

May 11, 2023

Elinor LaBelle Collier, 92, passed from this life into eternal rest at Bartlesville Assisted Living in the early morning hours of May 11, 2023. Elinor was born in Nowata, Oklahoma, on January 6, 1931, to Walter Edgar Miller and Odessa Opal (Sutherland) Miller.

Elinor lived in the Nowata area her entire lifetime. She attended Nowata High School. Elinor worked at the Hays House as...

May 7, 2023

Aronda “Sue” Inman, 84, passed from this life into eternal rest at the Ascension St John Nowata Hospital on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Sue was born on September 30, 1938, in Collinsville, Oklahoma, to Jack Inman Sr. and Elaine (Hobbs) Inman.

Sue lived in the Nowata area her entire lifetime. She attended Nowata High School, graduating in 1956. Sue worked in farm services as the secretary...

Apr 17, 2023

EraLynn Ruth Lee Cody-Tatum, 22, lifetime Nowata area resident lost her fight with Cancer the evening of April 17, 2023, at Tulsa at Ascension St. John Medical Center with her family by her side.

EraLynn was loved by all who knew her, she had the most contagious smile and laugh and sweetest soul. Our hearts are truly...

Apr 17, 2023

John Ray Phillips, 78, passed from this life into eternal rest at the Ascension St John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the early morning hours of April 17, 2023. John was born in Chelsea, Oklahoma, on August 20, 1944, to Cecil and Bulah (Legate) Phillips. He was the youngest of four children in his family.

At a young age, John’s...